Can you put WD-40 on gears?
Alisa Jenkins
2025-06-25 12:23:16
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I have a 1997 Virago 1100. Just recently I was noticing my gear shift was sticking in the up position after I up shifted. I decided to spray a bunch of wd 40 in the mechanism. Seems to work fine. Took it up the road with no problem. Was wondering however, is there some lubricant in the gear shift that I should worry about changing. The fix seemed a little too easy, or am I good to go.
Tom Boyle
2025-06-25 12:19:02
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To apply, simply spray the fast-acting formula, letting it work into tight spaces and difficult angles. Be sure to rotate the rear wheel slowly clockwise whilst spraying the product onto the gears. This allows more of the gears to be covered and also allows for deeper penetration. Once the bike is secure, spray liberally onto the gear set making sure you cover each gear. You may need to agitate any stubborn dirt or grime with a clean brush to remove them from the gears. The WD-40 BIKE Degreaser formula is the ultimate solution to remove any grease, grime, dirt, oil and other residues from chains, derailleurs, cassette sprockets and even cogsets quickly and easily, with minimal effort.
Ned Schmidt
2025-06-25 12:17:28
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We used a lot the WD40 with FWD cars during races but needed to re-oil the gears after every battery. It never gave problems with the plastic and the gears. So the gears are very strong and I think WD40 doesn't give problems.
Jedediah Lang
2025-06-25 09:37:02
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WD-40 can help keep your bike in top shape.
Clean your bike chain
Lubricate a bike chain
Remove rust from a bike chain
Prevent a bike chain from rusting
Clean and maintain cogsets
Degrease the cassette
Clean the drivetrain
WD-40 Uses for Bikes include lubricating locks on vehicle bike racks and lubricate bike lock mechanisms.
WD-40 Keeps dirt and mud from sticking to mountain bikes
WD-40 Prevents rust when sprayed on bike scratches
WD-40 Prevents saltwater oxidation on bikes
Gaetano Botsford
2025-06-25 09:23:08
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WD-40 is primarily a degreaser—a solvent that removes contaminants from an object, which helps to protect it from rust and corrosion. So it can effectively clean and degrease your bike chain, and is especially good at removing any debris, gunk, and rust that is attached to the links to help it get moving again. But while the product is advertised as a lubricant in addition to its other uses, it doesn’t contain enough lubricant to keep your bike chain running smoothly, and the minimal amount that it contains isn’t good quality anyway. When your bike inevitably finds itself in the rain, the WD-40’s lubricant will easily wash off, leaving the chain in worse condition than before. A dry chain has a lot more friction, which wears it down more quickly, and leads to rust and corrosion. WD-40 is a great option for cleaning and degreasing your chain, but you should always wash the remnants away with soap and water, and then apply a good quality lubricant afterwards. Good quality lubricants include Smoove Lube, Rock n Roll Gold, or Green Oil Wet Lube. WD-40’s 3-IN-ONE range does include a few products that will work better as a lubricant than the original WD-40, but you’re better off getting a lubricant designed specifically for bike chains. In summary, WD-40 is great for cleaning and degreasing your chain, but doesn’t work well as a lubricant.
Katrina West
2025-06-25 08:25:49
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WD-40 can be used on your bike drivetrain. It keeps my drivetrain spotless and silent-running. WD-40 contains within it everything a bicycle drivetrain needs: anti-rust agents, penetrative agents, de-soiling agents, degreasing agents and lubrication. I would go so far as to say it is the perfect product for those that prefer light, non-viscous lubrication and cleaning of their drivetrain. The lube in WD-40 is very light. For this reason, after every ride during which water landed on my drivetrain, I use WD-40 to drive the water out, clean and re-lube my chain. Even in the summer I would at the very least wipe down my drivetrain with a rag soaked in WD-40 after most rides. I would never spray WD-40 directly at my bike, because so doing would contaminate my disc brakes.
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